Healthy Cookie Dough Bark (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
If you love cookie dough but want a healthier, no-bake version you can snack on without guilt, this Healthy Cookie Dough Bark is going to be your new obsession. It’s soft, slightly chewy, rich in flavor, and topped with a glossy layer of chocolate that cracks perfectly when you break it into pieces.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Layer
- 1½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup cashew butter or peanut butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Flaky sea salt optional, but highly recommended
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cashew butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until you have a smooth, thick cookie dough mixture. It should be soft but firm enough to hold its shape.
- Once fully combined, fold in the chocolate chips. This adds texture and makes each bite more satisfying.
- Line a cutting board or large plate with parchment paper. Transfer the cookie dough mixture onto the parchment and use a spatula or clean hands to press it into a flat layer, about ½ inch thick. Take a moment to smooth the surface — this makes the final bark look much nicer.
- In a small bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each round until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the cookie dough layer and spread it evenly. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if using.
- Transfer the bark to the freezer and chill for about 10 minutes, just until the chocolate sets. Once firm, break or chop into large chunks and enjoy.